1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this insightful episode of #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit tackles a wide range of topics centered around mental health, relationships, trauma, and personal growth. She opens with a grounding reflection on resilience and self-care, emphasizing the importance of therapy, breathwork, and holistic wellness. Throughout the episode, she provides in-depth advice on: Recognizing and managing anxiety and trauma responses Setting healthy boundaries with toxic family members Navigating romantic relationships, including dating lulls and long-term compatibility Understanding attachment styles and their impact on relationships Using therapy as preventative care rather than a crisis tool Handling friendship loss and social isolation How to tell when a relationship is no longer serving you Listeners engage with real-life questions, from navigating generational trauma to the importance of self-worth in relationships. Dr. Spirit offers powerful insights and practical strategies to heal, grow, and build fulfilling connections. Timestamps: [00:00:00] – Opening reflection: The importance of resilience and finding joy in small victories [00:02:00] – The power of deep breathing and recognizing when your nervous system is dysregulated [00:05:00] – Engaging in therapy and holistic wellness beyond just talk therapy [00:07:00] – Dear Spirit: Managing mental wellness when dealing with toxic family members [00:11:00] – Setting boundaries with elderly loved ones while maintaining respect [00:12:00] – Navigating dating lulls and assessing compatibility in relationships [00:16:00] – Avoiding the mistake of treating dating like a marriage [00:17:30] – Breaking the habit of only going to therapy in times of crisis [00:22:00] – The importance of preventative mental health care [00:23:00] – Dealing with friendship loss and feelings of social inadequacy [00:28:00] – Healing intergenerational trauma and setting clear boundaries in family dynamics [00:35:00] – Understanding anxious and avoidant attachment styles in relationships [00:47:00] – Designing a structured relationship plan with your partner [00:53:00] – How to know when a relationship is no longer for you [00:58:00] – Managing trauma triggers when people don’t keep their promises [01:06:00] – Closing thoughts: Prioritizing your mental health and accessing support Follow Dr. Spirit: Instagram: https://instagram.com/talk2spirit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talk2spirit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talk2spirit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talk2spirit/ &amp;nbsp; #FreeAdviceFriday https://sites.libsyn.com/568220 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/35701075/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/35701075